Golden Globes Highlights: ‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Emilia Pérez’ Win Top Film Awards

Jennifer Carpenter, known for her role as Debra in Dexter, will not be returning for the new spinoff Dexter: Resurrection, despite her appearance in Dexter: New Blood. Carpenter expressed pride in her previous work on the show and wished the cast and crew well. The upcoming project will reunite original cast members like Michael C. Hall, David Zayas, and James Remar, alongside new stars Uma Thurman and Peter Dinklage, set to debut in the summer...

The Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989 and sentenced to life in prison without parole in 1996. Despite a recent petition to overturn their convictions, they remain incarcerated. Former LA District Attorney George Gascón recommended resentencing for the brothers in 2024, potentially making them eligible for parole, with a court hearing scheduled for March 2025. Full Article

Anna Duggar, awaiting her husband Josh's release from prison in 2032, now works as a dog breeder, running Golden Grove Pups, LLC, a controversial move that critics liken to a puppy mill. Despite living on Jim Bob's compound in Arkansas, Anna is seen socializing and homeschooling her children, with a focus on her sons' sports activities while raising her daughters to fulfill traditional roles in their cult community. Full Article

Hamas handed over the body of Shiri Bibas to the Red Cross, confirming her identity as the Israeli mother who was captured with her two sons during an attack in 2023. Israeli forensic experts positively identified Ms. Bibas after a mix-up with another body, leading to a call for the return of remaining hostages still in captivity by her family. Full Article

Voletta Wallace, the mother of the Notorious B.I.G., passed away at 78 in Stroudsburg, Pa., with no specified cause. After her son's death, she took charge of his career and legacy, promoting unity with Tupac Shakur's mother and advocating for gun violence prevention through her foundation. Despite ongoing legal battles and lack of closure in her son's murder case, Ms. Wallace continued to share Biggie's story through film and music, leaving a lasting impact on...

In March 2000, "American Beauty" achieved box office success, critical acclaim, and multiple awards, including five Oscars. However, the film's reputation shifted over time, partly due to Kevin Spacey's scandal and changing cultural attitudes. The movie's themes of suburban malaise resonated in a pre-9/11 era of economic prosperity, but lost relevance in the aftermath of national tragedies and economic downturns. Full Article